Well, my Bday was 4/25 so I have almost a full year to accomplish this! Honestly, my biggest goal @ this moment is getting toned and looking my best for a cruise we're wanting to take @ the end of the summer. I love cruises but this will be my stepson's first, and I want to be comfy in my bathing suit and not look frumpy! Life is good for me, so there's really nothing I *have* to accomplish before 30 at this point....

What's one thing you want to do before you're 30?

Well, my Bday was 4/25 so I have almost a full year to accomplish this! Honestly, my biggest goal @ this moment is getting toned and looking my best for a cruise we're wanting to take @ the end of the summer. I love cruises but this will be my stepson's first, and I want to be comfy in my bathing suit and not look frumpy! Life is good for me, so there's really nothing I *have* to accomplish before 30 at this point....

Memorial Day Weekend-Rockin' the Shades w/ Grampi Hanging with Big Bro - 8 Months ~ Eric and Myself - my hubby of 3 years (together 6 total). I'm a Central Florida Mommy to McKenna (9/21/2009) and Step Mommy to Lucas (1/05/2002). I'm a massage therapist and work for the local Hospice ~ http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j167/angelndisguise880306/WTE%20Kiddos/?action=view&current=1acc8e4c.pbw

From:
Lynnie81

To: jdstewart88

Posted: Apr-27 03:30 PM (3 of 29)

If it's your first and you aren't set on any specific cruise lines, I suggest the big ones on Royal Caribbean. They have rock climbing walls, boxing rings, wave simulator that you can surf on, etc....those bigger ships have a TON of stuff to do. We went on a Celebrity Cruise for our Honeymoon and although I enjoyed it, they could have had a little bit more to do....

If it's your first and you aren't set on any specific cruise lines, I suggest the big ones on Royal Caribbean. They have rock climbing walls, boxing rings, wave simulator that you can surf on, etc....those bigger ships have a TON of stuff to do. We went on a Celebrity Cruise for our Honeymoon and although I enjoyed it, they could have had a little bit more to do....

SAME FOR ME! LoL.. Nothing's set in stone yet, but me and SO might be going with my sister and her husband on a cruise in Oct. But even if we don't then, SO an I are going for our anniversary next March so I've been working out and eating right for a while now.. IDK if i'll be able to make it another year :-| lol

SAME FOR ME! LoL.. Nothing's set in stone yet, but me and SO might be going with my sister and her husband on a cruise in Oct. But even if we don't then, SO an I are going for our anniversary next March so I've been working out and eating right for a while now.. IDK if i'll be able to make it another year :-| lol

I loved you before I met you.. I cherished you before you were born. The moment I held you in my arms, I knew I could never ask for more.

From:
jdstewart88

To: Lynnie81

Posted: Apr-27 03:34 PM (6 of 29)

We're definately going on Royal Carribean on our annviersary... SO says that's the only cruise liner he goes on.. If we go in Oct. it'd be with Carnvial :-S My sister and her husband won a free trip in December when the spent X amount of dollars on a couch at a furniture store here..... I'm a little nervous since my parents when on Carnvial for their first cruise experience and they weren't too impressed.

We're definately going on Royal Carribean on our annviersary... SO says that's the only cruise liner he goes on.. If we go in Oct. it'd be with Carnvial :-S My sister and her husband won a free trip in December when the spent X amount of dollars on a couch at a furniture store here..... I'm a little nervous since my parents when on Carnvial for their first cruise experience and they weren't too impressed.

What is your most precious memory beside the obvious (no marriage or births! lol) ?????

Some of my best memories come from my childhood and being raised near the beach. My grandparents, whom I lost when I was 11 (gramps) and 22 (gram), lived on the beach in a condo and we spent every weekend on the sand and in the water with them. It was really something I'll always remember. I only have 1 surviving grandparent (maternal gram) and I probably work in Hospice currently because I have such fond memories of my grandparents. I LOVE geriatric patients....they're my passion (other than babies!)

What is your most precious memory beside the obvious (no marriage or births! lol) ?????

Some of my best memories come from my childhood and being raised near the beach. My grandparents, whom I lost when I was 11 (gramps) and 22 (gram), lived on the beach in a condo and we spent every weekend on the sand and in the water with them. It was really something I'll always remember. I only have 1 surviving grandparent (maternal gram) and I probably work in Hospice currently because I have such fond memories of my grandparents. I LOVE geriatric patients....they're my passion (other than babies!)

Cruises in October are great! The rates aren't as bad because it's off-season and the weather in the Caribbean (if that's your choice) is still amazing! Gotta watch out for hurricanes so make sure you pay the extra money and buy insurance so if you have to cancel you get ALL of your $$$ back! I suggest Jamaica if you've never been.....Ocho Rios has Dunn's River Falls and that's probably one of the BEST places I've ever been....

Cruises in October are great! The rates aren't as bad because it's off-season and the weather in the Caribbean (if that's your choice) is still amazing! Gotta watch out for hurricanes so make sure you pay the extra money and buy insurance so if you have to cancel you get ALL of your $$$ back! I suggest Jamaica if you've never been.....Ocho Rios has Dunn's River Falls and that's probably one of the BEST places I've ever been....

I loved you before I met you.. I cherished you before you were born. The moment I held you in my arms, I knew I could never ask for more.

From:
Lynnie81

To: karatelovr

Posted: Apr-28 02:58 PM (13 of 29)

I, too, heard bad things about Jamaica prior to our arrival there. Thankfully, we booked our excursion with the cruise ship so we were safe during our travels on the land, but I don't think I'd do an excursion there just on a whim - I'd want it planned and reserved ahead of time! We did Dunn's River Falls and it was amazing! Once you get done with the Falls they have this shopping area where they do harass you. Big time! Same thing happened to me in the Bahamas with them wanting to braid my hair - you get harassed everywhere in the Caribbean, or at least that's my experience. Regardless, Jamaica is still a GORGEOUS place to visit and I'd take my stepson (8 yrs old) in a heartbeat!

I, too, heard bad things about Jamaica prior to our arrival there. Thankfully, we booked our excursion with the cruise ship so we were safe during our travels on the land, but I don't think I'd do an excursion there just on a whim - I'd want it planned and reserved ahead of time! We did Dunn's River Falls and it was amazing! Once you get done with the Falls they have this shopping area where they do harass you. Big time! Same thing happened to me in the Bahamas with them wanting to braid my hair - you get harassed everywhere in the Caribbean, or at least that's my experience. Regardless, Jamaica is still a GORGEOUS place to visit and I'd take my stepson (8 yrs old) in a heartbeat!

Memorial Day Weekend-Rockin' the Shades w/ Grampi Hanging with Big Bro - 8 Months ~ Eric and Myself - my hubby of 3 years (together 6 total). I'm a Central Florida Mommy to McKenna (9/21/2009) and Step Mommy to Lucas (1/05/2002). I'm a massage therapist and work for the local Hospice ~ http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j167/angelndisguise880306/WTE%20Kiddos/?action=view&current=1acc8e4c.pbw

From:
Lynnie81

To: JacquelineAnette

Posted: Apr-28 03:05 PM (15 of 29)

Why did you name your cute LO McKenna? Where did you get her name from? How do you think McKenna looks more like? Do you have any of your baby pics online? Would you be willing to post them? teehee :)

Ok, here we go! I really like Mac/Mc names, and initially I loved McKenzie the most. Hubby wanted nothing to do with that name, but he didn't balk initially on McKenna. I wanted to spell her name MacKenna but he said he liked "McK" better. Plus I'm irish and really liked the "McK" after we decided on it. Hubby doesn't ask for much and rarely go against what I like and prefer so when he does have a suggestion I tend to stick with his idea because he usually lets me wear the pants ;) LOL

I think McKenna is starting to look more like me. There's times when DH holds her and I see him SO much in her but in pics I don't at all. She looked JUST LIKE my stepson when she was born and they look a lot alike now, but not as much as when she was a newborn. I'm told she looks more like me now by some, and others don't see either of us in her, ha ha!

The pic below is me when I was in the hospital. I'm throwing some weird gang signs I suppose. McKenna got my long fingers, as you can see from the baby photo of mine. I was born @ 8lbs 8oz and 22 inches long - 15 days late, also...Bless my mother! LOL

Why did you name your cute LO McKenna? Where did you get her name from? How do you think McKenna looks more like? Do you have any of your baby pics online? Would you be willing to post them? teehee :)

Ok, here we go! I really like Mac/Mc names, and initially I loved McKenzie the most. Hubby wanted nothing to do with that name, but he didn't balk initially on McKenna. I wanted to spell her name MacKenna but he said he liked "McK" better. Plus I'm irish and really liked the "McK" after we decided on it. Hubby doesn't ask for much and rarely go against what I like and prefer so when he does have a suggestion I tend to stick with his idea because he usually lets me wear the pants ;) LOL

I think McKenna is starting to look more like me. There's times when DH holds her and I see him SO much in her but in pics I don't at all. She looked JUST LIKE my stepson when she was born and they look a lot alike now, but not as much as when she was a newborn. I'm told she looks more like me now by some, and others don't see either of us in her, ha ha!

The pic below is me when I was in the hospital. I'm throwing some weird gang signs I suppose. McKenna got my long fingers, as you can see from the baby photo of mine. I was born @ 8lbs 8oz and 22 inches long - 15 days late, also...Bless my mother! LOL

If you've talked about this before, I apologize, I don't remember. ^_^; Do you want more kids? Do you care if they're boys or girls?

Yes, very much so. I'd have 2 more if DH was willing, but since he already has an 8 yr old we'll never retire before 80 if we have 2 more, LOL. We're planning to possibly begin TTC around Spring '11. I enjoy McKenna so much right now, I'd be worried that my morning sickness or something else would keep me from giving her 100%. Even though I had no issues with her during pregnancy and was VERY lucky all-around with her, I really couldn't imagine having another at this point in time. My stepson has had some issues stemming from living in 2 homes (he's with us FT and his Mom every other weekend), different rules, etc...so although my experience with him has been a roller coaster ride, I think him being the only boy would be a good thing. I truly enjoy having a little girl around and would love for McKenna to have a sister someday. Not to say having a boy would be a disappointment; it's just that if we had our preference we'd like another girl. Plus all the stuff that could be handed-down to her...geeeesh, we'd save a sh!tload!!! LOL

If you've talked about this before, I apologize, I don't remember. ^_^; Do you want more kids? Do you care if they're boys or girls?

Yes, very much so. I'd have 2 more if DH was willing, but since he already has an 8 yr old we'll never retire before 80 if we have 2 more, LOL. We're planning to possibly begin TTC around Spring '11. I enjoy McKenna so much right now, I'd be worried that my morning sickness or something else would keep me from giving her 100%. Even though I had no issues with her during pregnancy and was VERY lucky all-around with her, I really couldn't imagine having another at this point in time. My stepson has had some issues stemming from living in 2 homes (he's with us FT and his Mom every other weekend), different rules, etc...so although my experience with him has been a roller coaster ride, I think him being the only boy would be a good thing. I truly enjoy having a little girl around and would love for McKenna to have a sister someday. Not to say having a boy would be a disappointment; it's just that if we had our preference we'd like another girl. Plus all the stuff that could be handed-down to her...geeeesh, we'd save a sh!tload!!! LOL

Memorial Day Weekend-Rockin' the Shades w/ Grampi Hanging with Big Bro - 8 Months ~ Eric and Myself - my hubby of 3 years (together 6 total). I'm a Central Florida Mommy to McKenna (9/21/2009) and Step Mommy to Lucas (1/05/2002). I'm a massage therapist and work for the local Hospice ~ http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j167/angelndisguise880306/WTE%20Kiddos/?action=view&current=1acc8e4c.pbw

From:
Lynnie81

To: SavannaRose

Posted: Apr-27 05:17 PM (18 of 29)

Do you keep in touch with anyone from highschool?

Yeah, I actually have quite a few of them on my Facebook. Even though I don't see anyone much since I moved away from the area, I do visit often because my parents still reside there. I'm actually meeting up with a girl (she just had her LO in Jan 2009) this weekend while we're down there and I haven't seen her since H.S. We went to Elem, Middle, and High School together...so it'll be nice to get re-acquainted and have our babies meet :)

Do you keep in touch with anyone from highschool?

Yeah, I actually have quite a few of them on my Facebook. Even though I don't see anyone much since I moved away from the area, I do visit often because my parents still reside there. I'm actually meeting up with a girl (she just had her LO in Jan 2009) this weekend while we're down there and I haven't seen her since H.S. We went to Elem, Middle, and High School together...so it'll be nice to get re-acquainted and have our babies meet :)

We have done 8 cruises, 7 of which have been Carnival! YOu have to choose the ship wisely! As a travel agent, I usually recommend Carnival or RCCL for the best value for your money! Sept/Oct is a great time to go because it's definitely cheaper, weather is not really an issue because a Cruise ship can move out of a hurricane's way vs. being stuck on an island. Kids are back to school so you'll find a good mix of adults on the ships! Insurance is a must and I don't recommend the cruise line's insurance, you can get a MUCH better rate on your own and can buy an extra "rider" to cancel for ANY reason, not just being sick, etc! :-) Feel free to contact me if you need help or have other questions! Sorry for the threadjack, back to Lynnie's hot seat :-)

Amy

We have done 8 cruises, 7 of which have been Carnival! YOu have to choose the ship wisely! As a travel agent, I usually recommend Carnival or RCCL for the best value for your money! Sept/Oct is a great time to go because it's definitely cheaper, weather is not really an issue because a Cruise ship can move out of a hurricane's way vs. being stuck on an island. Kids are back to school so you'll find a good mix of adults on the ships! Insurance is a must and I don't recommend the cruise line's insurance, you can get a MUCH better rate on your own and can buy an extra "rider" to cancel for ANY reason, not just being sick, etc! :-) Feel free to contact me if you need help or have other questions! Sorry for the threadjack, back to Lynnie's hot seat :-)

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